Category: Finance

Are DEI Rollbacks the Beginning of the End for Big Brands?

Posted on by Kristina Evans

Across corporate America, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under fire. Major players like Amazon, Meta, McDonald’s, and Walmart have rolled back DEI programs in response to political pressure, lawsuits, and shifting cultural winds. But as the case of Target shows, the decision to retreat from DEI may carry far greater costs than anticipated. Target’s DEI Retreat: A Case Study in Backlash Target was once considered a leader in inclusive business practices, with a $2 billion REACH initiative and strong supplier diversity programs. But in 2025, the retailer ended many of these efforts, rebranded others, and stepped away from…

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Budgeting Tips 2025

5 Budgeting Tips to Beat Inflation in 2025

Posted on by Kristina Evans

Do you feel like your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it used to? You’re not alone—inflation is still hanging around in 2025, and it’s time we outsmarted it. Here are five practical, budget-friendly tips to help you stay in control of your money. 1. Reset & Track Your Spending Begin with a clear snapshot of what you’re actually spending—especially as groceries, gas, and utilities keep creeping up. Take a look at your spending over the last few months and compare it to your old budget. This “budget reset” helps you see exactly where the pressure is coming from so…

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How US Crypto Policy Is Shifting Power Away from Banks and Towards Digital Freedom

Posted on by Kristina Evans

For decades, the traditional financial system—anchored by fiat currency and regulated banks—has resisted the rise of digital currencies. The idea that money could move freely between people, without the need for banks or intermediaries, was seen as a threat. That resistance has been clear in aggressive regulatory crackdowns, especially under past administrations. But under the current U.S. government, the tide has turned dramatically. Today, digital currencies are no longer just tolerated—they are being actively integrated into the mainstream economy through a wave of new legislation and executive action. A Policy Shift That Favors Decentralization In early 2025, the current administration…

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From Clash to Cash: A Financial Anatomy of the Thailand–Cambodia Border Crisis

Posted on by Kristina Evans

As border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated in mid-2025, most headlines focused on military clashes and political fallout. But beneath the smoke of artillery and the flash of diplomatic spats, a deeper crisis has quietly unfolded—an economic one. The financial implications of the border conflict are not just collateral damage; they are front and center in shaping the region’s stability. When Borders Close, Economies Freeze One of the most immediate effects of the conflict has been the closure of all land border checkpoints. This move has effectively frozen a cross-border trade corridor worth over 174 billion baht annually. According…

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Uniting Economies: A Closer Look at BRICS and Its Global Impact

Posted on by Kristina Evans

In an era defined by unprecedented challenges and shifting power dynamics, the quest for economic cooperation transcends mere strategy—it becomes a necessity for survival and progress. Against this backdrop, the BRICS organization emerges not just as a coalition of five nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—but as a symbol of hope for a more balanced and inclusive global order. Founded in 2009 amid the lingering shadows of the global financial crisis, BRICS was conceived as a bold experiment: could emerging economies, often sidelined by traditional Western-dominated institutions, chart a course together toward shared prosperity? The inaugural summit in Yekaterinburg,…

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